Juergen Teller was due to shoot Rihanna for the cover of System magazine 9, but at the last minute she cancelled due to illness. Undeterred, the photographer and the magazine’s team found inspiration in spontaneity.

Issue Highlights: The women of Proenza Schouler, A letter from Palo Alto, A letter from New York, A letter from Beijing, In the words of Robin Givhan, The legendary Polly Mellen, Looks of the season, A concise history of XXXL menswear, Shiseido Portfolio, and more! 

This issue includes the Waiting for Rihanna Supplement, as well as an additinoal supplement on Calvin Kleins Print Advertising history.